the five pillars

• which denomination of islam has the five pillars?

  sunni islam
• why are the five pillars important?


  R-reminds muslims to practise faith by providing framework

  U-unites muslims and strengthens community

  S-Shows devotion to God and strengthens faith in him

  H-Helps muslims to put their faith in action and prioritise God
• what are the five pillars of islam?

  1.shahada

  2.salah

  3.sawm

  4.zakah

  5.hajj
• what is shahadah?


  Declaration of faith, first pillar of Islam
• what is the declaration of faith?

  "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger"
• what do shia muslims add to the declaration of faith?

  "And ali is the wali of allah"
• how do muslims include the shahada in daily life?

  -said to a new born child when born

  -said in daily prayer

  -before a person dies they will try and recite it
• why is the shahadah important?

  -shows muslims complete willingness to follow allah

  
  

  -recognises importance of muhammed and the example he sets

  
  

  -recognises muhammed as final prophet and acknowledges prophets before him
• why is shahadah important to muslims?

  -reminds muslims of the important commitment they have made to their faith

  -foundation of all other pillars

  -basic requirement of faith
• what does the shahadah identify islam as?

  -monotheistic faith - "there is no god but allah"
• what is salah?


  Prayer 5 times a day
• what is the significance of salah?

  -muslims believe they can communicate directly with allah through prayer

  -muslims can seek help in difficult times

  -aim to improve themselves through prayer
• what is wudu in prayer?

  -cleaning oneself before salah

  -washing face and body such as hands,feet ect
• why do worshippers perform wudu before salah?

  -to prepare mentally and physically for prayer
• What times do Muslims pray each day?

  -Sunrise, noon, afternoon, sunset, night

  -shia muslims afternoon and noon prayers combined
• what direction must salah be performed?

  facing mecca - qiblah
• what should be done before prayer?

  -clear mind of all earthly concerns

  -wudu

  -dress modestly with head covered as allah only cares about a person's heart
• what is rakah?


  a cycle of movement in prayer
• what is prayer like in a mosque?

  -create unity and strengthens social bond between muslims

  -prayers said in mosque believed to carry more blessings

  -men and women pray separately
• who is the imam?

  prayer leader
• what is prayer at home like?


  "pray in your houses but do not make them like graveyards" - prophet muhammed

  
  

  -usually led by head of household

  -trains children to pray regularly

  -preform wudu
• what is jummah prayer?


  A special communal prayer held every Friday at midday
• what is sawm?


  Fasting during Ramadan
• when is ramadan?


  the ninth month of the Islamic calendar
• what are attributes of ramadan?

  -fasting dawn till dusk

  -avoiding bad habits and thoughts

  -many try to pray/read quran more
• what were the instructions for muslims to fast in the quran?

  "you who believe fasting is prescribed to you as it was to those before you"
• What is the Night of Power?

  -Celebrated during Ramadan and remembers the night that the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad in the cave by angel jibril

  
  

  -considered a miracle as he was illiterate but was able to recite the quran word for word
• who are the exceptions for fasting?


  -ill

  -elderly

  -children if they wish

  -pregnant and breastfeeding
• Why is Sawm important for Muslims?

  -brings muslim community closer

  -makes them appreciate what they have

  -teaches discipline and shows willingness to be better people

  -brings them closer to allah
• what is zakah?


  charity

  3/5 pillars
• Who is eligible to receive zakah?


  poor and needy

  those in debt

  those who spread islam
• Why is Zakah important?

  -all acts of charity will be repaid by allah

  -discourages from being greedy or focusing on material possessions

  -fosters good will and community

  -failure to use wealth in right way can lead to serious consequences
• how much are sunni muslims expected to give each year?

  2.5 percent of yearly earnings
• what is hajj?


  Pilgrimage to Mecca

  5/5 pillar
• when is hajj?


  last month of islamic calendar

  8th day of Dhul llijjah
• what are the stages of the pilgrimage?

  -start of hajj pilgrims dress in imran to show they are equal in Allah's eyes

  -first visit great mosque and preforms tawal

  -walk anti clockwise around kaaba 7 times while reciting prayer

  -collect water from zam zam well

  -then walk between hills 7 times to represent hajars search for water

  -pilgrims then travel to mountain of mercy and spend afternoon praying and reflecting

  -walk to muzdalita and sleep outside

  -then return to mecca and walk around Kaaba once more
• why is hajj important?

  -shows devotion to God

  -increases sense of belonging to ummah

  -Gain increased self dispiline from journey's spiritual and physical demands
• how is hajj prepared for?

  -preforming wudu and cleansing oneself

  
  

  -men where two sheets pf white cloth to symbolise purity

  
  

  -where Imran clothing
• what are features of Eid- ul -Adah?

  -men shave their heads

  
  

  -animals sacrificed

  
  

  -leftovers given to poor